Dr. Karthikeyan Selvaraju

Dr Karthikeyan Selvaraju is a highly esteemed laparoscopic and gastrointestinal surgeon bringing 22 years of clinical excellence to patients at Manipal Hospital in Salem.

If you are searching for the best gastroenterology surgeon in Salem, you can completely trust his world class medical foundation, which features an MRCS from Edinburgh and multiple prestigious international fellowships from South Korea.

As a highly recognised member of elite global surgical bodies like SAGES, ASCRS, and IHPBA, he demonstrates profound clinical authority.

Fluent in English, Tamil, and Kannada, he is deeply dedicated to providing you with safe, evidence based surgical care. From advanced robotic colorectal surgeries to complex hepatobiliary interventions, his patient first approach ensures rapid recovery, minimal pain, and optimal digestive health.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Karthikeyan Selvaraju offers comprehensive laparoscopic, hepatobiliary pancreatic, colorectal, and GI surgical care with MRCS Edinburgh, MS and DNB General Surgery, International Fellowship in HPB and Colorectal Surgery from Seoul South Korea, Fellowship in Robotic and Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery, and 22 years of clinical practice.

Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery

Patients with liver tumours, gallbladder cancer, bile duct disease, pancreatic cancer, or hepatobiliary conditions requiring surgical management receive structured care from Dr Karthikeyan Selvaraju, who holds dedicated fellowships in HPB surgery and colorectal surgery from Seoul South Korea.

• Liver Resection for liver tumours and metastases
• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for gallstones
• Gallbladder Cancer surgery
• Bile Duct Surgery and choledocholithotomy
• Pancreatic Surgery (Whipple procedure, distal pancreatectomy)
• Hepatobiliary Oncological procedures

Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery

Patients requiring minimally invasive surgical management for abdominal and GI conditions receive structured laparoscopic care from Dr Karthikeyan Selvaraju.

• Advanced Laparoscopic GI procedures
• Laparoscopic Appendicectomy
• Laparoscopic Hernia Repair (TEP, TAPP, inguinal, incisional)
• Laparoscopic Adhesiolysis
• Laparoscopic Splenectomy
• Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery

Colorectal Surgery

Patients with colorectal cancer, rectal cancer, diverticular disease, or benign colorectal conditions receive structured laparoscopic and robotic colorectal surgical management from Dr Karthikeyan Selvaraju, who holds an International Fellowship in Advanced Colorectal Surgeries and a Fellowship in Robotic and Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery from Seoul.

• Laparoscopic Colorectal Resection for colon cancer
• Robotic Colorectal Surgery
• Rectal Cancer Surgery (anterior resection, APR)
• Bowel Resection and anastomosis
• Colostomy and stoma procedures
• Diverticular Disease surgery

ERCP and Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy

Patients with biliary and pancreatic duct disorders requiring endoscopic diagnosis and intervention receive structured management from Dr Karthikeyan Selvaraju.

• Diagnostic ERCP
• Biliary Stenting
• Endoscopic Stone Extraction from bile duct
• Pancreatic Duct interventions
• Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy

Surgical Oncology of Thyroid, Breast, and Parotid

Patients with thyroid cancer, breast cancer, or parotid malignancies receive structured oncological surgical management from Dr Karthikeyan Selvaraju.

• Thyroid Cancer surgery (total and hemithyroidectomy)
• Breast Cancer surgery (mastectomy, lumpectomy)
• Parotid Tumour surgery (parotidectomy)
• Neck Dissection for head-neck malignancies
• Oncological resection with margin control

Proctology and Anorectal Surgery

Patients with haemorrhoids, anal fissure, fistula-in-ano, or anorectal conditions receive structured surgical management from Dr Karthikeyan Selvaraju.

• Haemorrhoidectomy and Stapler Haemorrhoidopexy
• Anal Fissure surgery (lateral internal sphincterotomy)
• Fistula-in-Ano surgery
• Perianal Abscess drainage
• Rectal Prolapse surgery

Hernia Surgery

Patients with inguinal, umbilical, incisional, or abdominal wall hernias receive structured open and laparoscopic hernia repair from Dr Karthikeyan Selvaraju.

• Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair (TEP and TAPP)
• Incisional Hernia Repair
• Umbilical Hernia Repair
• Complex Abdominal Wall Hernia management

Credentials and Trust

• MBBS, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai (2004)
• MS (General Surgery), Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal (2009)
• DNB (General Surgery), National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
• MRCS, Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
• International Fellowship in HPB and Colorectal Surgery, Seoul, South Korea (2012)
• International Fellowship in Advanced Colorectal Surgery, Seoul, South Korea (2012)
• Fellowship in Robotic and Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
• Fellowship in Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery

He has previously served as House Surgeon at Sri Ramachandra Medical College Chennai (2003-2004), Casualty Officer at Agalya Hospital (2005-2006), Junior Resident at Kasturba Medical College (2006-2009), Senior Resident at Kasturba Medical College (2009-2010), and Consultant at Sri Ramachandra Medical College Chennai.

He is registered with the Tamil Nadu Medical Council (Registration No. 75933, 2005).

Awards and Achievements

• Gold Medal in Obstetrics and Gynaecology — Highest marks in Gold Medal Examination (2003)
• International Fellowship in Advanced Colorectal Surgeries, Seoul South Korea (2012)

Professional Memberships

• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
• American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS)
• International Society of Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgeons
• International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA India)
• Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES)
• Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
• Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Hospital Affiliations

Dr Karthikeyan Selvaraju currently consults at Manipal Hospital, Vellakalpatti, Salem (Consultation Fee: ₹500).

Manipal Hospitals Salem

Manipal Hospitals Salem is a multispecialty hospital on Salem-Bangalore Highway Vellakalpatti Salem offering care across cardiology, cardiothoracic vascular surgery, gastrointestinal sciences, liver transplant surgery, nephrology, neurosurgery, bariatric surgery, psychiatry, and urology. The hospital is accredited by NABL and NABH.

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr Karthikeyan Selvaraju has contributed to surgical gastroenterology through patient education blogs on GI conditions.

Published Blogs

• What Causes Pain in the Right Side of Your Stomach? A Complete Guide (Manipal Hospitals, April 2026)
• Understanding IBS: Symptoms, Triggers and Daily Management (Manipal Hospitals, February 2026)
• Intestinal Obstruction Explained: Causes and Modern Treatment Approaches (Manipal Hospitals, February 2026)
• Gas Trouble in Chest: When to Worry and How Gastro Specialists Can Help (Manipal Hospitals, February 2026)
• What to Eat When Your Stomach Hurts: Top 10 Gentle Foods That Work (Manipal Hospitals, October 2025)
• 7 Gut-Healthy Foods for Your Digestive System (Manipal Hospitals, November 2024)
• Why Do I Feel So Hungry All the Time? (Manipal Hospitals, April 2024)
• Top Foods for Acidity: What to Eat and Avoid (Manipal Hospitals, February 2024)
• Common Digestive Problems and Their Treatment (Manipal Hospitals, January 2024)

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